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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Passed
Dead
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL LOAN REPAYMENT; CREATING THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO SELECT RECIPIENTS OF LOAN REPAYMENT AWARDS; REQUIRING AWARD RECIPIENTS TO BE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS WHO CURRENTLY MAINTAIN PRACTICE IN NEW MEXICO OR AGREE TO RELOCATE TO AND COMMENCE PRACTICE IN NEW MEXICO; REQUIRING THE HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT TO DETERMINE AND DISBURSE AWARD AMOUNTS; PROVIDING POWERS AND DUTIES; PROVIDING ADDITIONAL AWARD CRITERIA; ADDING DEFINITIONS; ALLOWING FEES TO BE ASSESSED UPON BREACH OF CONTRACT; AMENDING THE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL LOAN REPAYMENT FUND; CONCLUDING THE PROVISION OF LOANS MADE PURSUANT TO THE ALLIED HEALTH STUDENT LOAN FOR SERVICE ACT; REPEALING SECTIONS OF THE NMSA 1978; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Health Professions Advisory Committee to select recipients for health professional loan repayment awards, requiring these professionals to practice in New Mexico or agree to relocate and practice there, with the Higher Education Department responsible for determining and disbursing award amounts, and also allows for fees to be assessed upon breach of contract, amends the Health Professional Loan Repayment Fund, concludes the provision of loans made under the Allied Health Student Loan for Service Act, repeals certain sections of existing law, and makes an appropriation of $25 million from the general fund for these awards.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (22)
Heather Berghmans (D)*,
Crystal Diamond Brantley (R)*,
Natalie Figueroa (D)*,
Martin Hickey (D)*,
Pete Campos (D),
Joe Cervantes (D),
Angel Charley (D),
Katy Duhigg (D),
Bobby Gonzales (D),
Leo Jaramillo (D),
Linda López (D),
George Muñoz (D),
Cindy Nava (D),
Michael Padilla (D),
Larry Scott (R),
Antoinette Sedillo Lopez (D),
Bill Sharer (R),
Liz Stefanics (D),
Mimi Stewart (D),
James Townsend (R),
Peter Wirth (D),
Pat Woods (R),
Last Action
HHHC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation (on 02/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=14&year=26 |
| HHHC Committee Report | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0014HC1.pdf |
| SFC Committee Report | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0014FC1.pdf |
| Senate SFC1 SB14 233933.1 Committee Amendment | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/Committee_Subs_And_Amendments/SB0014FC1%20233933.1%20.pdf |
| SHPAC Committee Report | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0014PA1.pdf |
| Senate SHPAC1 SB14 233483.9 Committee Amendment | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/Committee_Subs_And_Amendments/SB0014PA1%20233483.9%20.pdf |
| SCC Committee Report | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0014CC1.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/firs/SB0014.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0014.pdf |
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